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Ripping CDs to BWF Format?
njonker:
I am evaluating JRiver MediaCenter as my new solution for managing my usage library; part of that process involves ripping CDs. I currently use Speedy 4.0 from BSI to rip my CDs, which produces WAV files that are tagged according to the Broadcast Wave File standard. I'd like to use JRiver MediaCenter to do these rips instead.
Is there a way to get MediaCenter to put the Broadcast Wave File tags in the WAV file as it's ripping?
Niels.
JimH:
Could you explain why? Advantages?
Awesome Donkey:
Looks like the main advantage is adding metadata to WAV.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broadcast_Wave_Format
JimH:
MC can tag WAV files.
njonker:
--- Quote from: JimH on September 05, 2017, 06:58:07 am ---Could you explain why? Advantages?
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Sure. In the broadcast industry these tagged files are common; playout systems read them and instantly have all the information they need. For example, one of the systems I use frequently, Simian from Broadcast Systems Inc, works well with WAV files with broadcast wav tags. Just drag a file into a playlist, and all the relevant info is there, not just artist, album and name, but also things like b;m, intro time, out time etc, without needing to keep track of databases or sidecar files.
Starting in the nineties I have built my media library that way, and the good thing about that is that abso.utelt every system can read these files, and many will read the bext chunk in the WAV file and have all the info they need.
Rather then using BSI's Speedy ripper, it would be nice to be able to use MC to rip, and get at least the basic artist, track, and album tags set.
Likewise, it would be nice if I can load the tens of thousands of files I have in this format into JRiver and have it get the Aerostar, album, song title, and track number right.
Niels.
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